Available to book from £650 (GBP). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
Banda Ipanema is a London-based Brazilian and Latin ensemble delivering an elegant blend of bossa nova, samba, and Latin jazz with a modern, international twist.
Led by experienced professional brazilian musicians, the band brings the warmth of Rio de Janeiro to the UK event scene — combining authentic Brazilian rhythms with smooth jazz, soul, and global classics reimagined in a relaxed, sophisticated style.
Perfect for weddings, corporate events, luxury private parties, and high-end restaurants, Banda Ipanema creates a vibrant yet refined atmosphere that works equally well for background ambience or upbeat dance moments.
Their repertoire blends timeless Brazilian classics with well-known international songs arranged in a signature “Bossa & Latin Lounge” style — making every performance both accessible and distinctive.
Whether performing an intimate acoustic set or a full Latin groove lineup, Banda Ipanema delivers authenticity, elegance, and world-class musicianship.
Line up:
Available as well with piano, in duo (Vocals & Guitar) or trio (add Percussion or Sax) formats or can add a Piano/keyboard player as well
🎶 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
🌟 “Authentic Brazilian energy, designed for premium London events.”
1. More Authentic Rhythm, Less Generic Lounge
Unlike typical “Latin background bands”, Banda Ipanema focuses on:
2. Hybrid Sound (Live + Lounge + Dance)
We are not just background music.
We move between:
3. Curated International Repertoire
We perform:
4. Corporate & Wedding-Ready Professionalism
Banda Ipanema delivers authentic Brazilian rhythm and elegant Latin jazz tailored for premium London events — combining the soul of Rio with the sophistication of a world-class live experience.
Banda Ipanema – Song List
🇧🇷 Bossa Nova / Jazz Standards
The Girl from Ipanema
Corcovado
Wave
Chega de Saudade
Desafinado
One Note Samba
A Felicidade
Água de Beber
So Nice (Summer Samba)
So Tinha de Ser com Você
Chovendo na Roseira
Canto de Ossanha
Madalena
Flor de Lis
🥁 Samba / MPB Classics
Mas Que Nada
País Tropical
Chove Chuva
Vou Festejar
Coisinha do Pai
O Bêbado e a Equilibrista
Desesperar Jamais
Brigas Nunca Mais
O Morro Não Tem Vez
Ela é Carioca
🌴 Axé / Samba Reggae / Afro-Brazilian
Baianidade Nagô
Swing da Cor
O Canto da Cidade
Beija-Flor
Toda Menina Baiana
Palco
🪗 Forró / Baião / Northeastern
Xote das Meninas
Esperando na Janela
Feira de Mangaio
Anunciação
Frevo Mulher
Magalenha
🎸 MPB / Pop Brasileiro
Alô Alô Marciano
Mania de Você
Gostava Tanto de Você
Não Quero Dinheiro
Sina
Capim
Azul
🌎 Latin / International
Despacito
La Vida Es un Carnaval
Guantanamera
Corazón Partío
🎤 Soul / Funk / Disco / Pop (International)
Billie Jean
Uptown Funk
Superstition
September
Ain’t Nobody
Valerie
Rehab
Could You Be Loved
Is This Love
🎉 Party / Crowd Favorites
Celebration
Le Freak
I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Twist and Shout
Proud Mary
We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 3 parking spaces
We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.
Yes, we bring our own PA system to all of our gigs
Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music
We normally arrive between 1 and 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.
We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.
Previous customers would describe us as a classy group that can perform in both quietley setting but also bring the energy up when needed.
Wedding couples
Circes Rooftop
Amazonico
Coya
The Savoy
The Ritz
The Dorchester
The Ned
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Brazilian
Cuban
Italian Music
Latin
Reggae
Salsa
Samba
PAT tested
Female vocalist
Public liability insurance
Will travel internationally
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